Manually Lift a 3 Point Hitch On FORD N Series and Ferguson Tractors

**FOR FORD N SERIES AND FERGUSON TO20 & TO30 TRACTORS... This is a Very Simple Trick that is Very Useful to know, for Hooking Up Your 3 Point Implements Easily or for Raising a Implement on a Tractor that Does NOT Run and the Implement is On the Ground. ...WITHOUT THE TRACTOR RUNNING ...This is How you can Manually Raise the 3 Point Hitch as simply as using a Floor Jack. ...Good News Is, This WiLL WORK ON ALL Ferguson MODLE TO 20 and 30 and All Ford N Series Tractors.. Bad News Is, This Will NOT WORK On Most Other Tractors.. Good Luck.
**Tractor shown in Video is a 1952 Ferguson TO30**

[@BushyB9883]

I’ve spent my life around tractors of all ages and makes and I’ve never seen this trick before. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottbehr5690]

I think this is the best video I've ever seen!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thank You Very Much for the kind words. Please Share,

[@Joe-lb6vy]

Great info. I could have used this advice yesterday while brush hogging a field, the tractor shut down & wouldn't refire. To make matters worse, it began raining, I'm by myself, had to walk back to the barn to get the front loader to "drag" the tractor & brush hog closer to the garage. It also doesn't help when you have no one to steer the disabled tractor! I'll be certain to add the fitsall & old screwdriver in the tool box. Thanks much! Joe Camel in Pa

[@MrDanoconnor]

Always Gad to Hear this old Grease Monkey can still be helpful.... Please Share the post to Others... "Book 'em DanO"

[@mrmyorky5634]

I've started a cold engine many times simply to lift the linkage up a few inches. This is a great tip, so thank you so much.

[@DADunkin200947]

Finally, a former military man that knows how to explain an operation of the tractor lift

[@MrDanoconnor]

"I Yam What I Yam"

[@bryandale7125]

​@@MrDanoconnor Count how many dozen times he says okay, okay? LOL! 😂

[@hiloohio8740]

Amazing! My 8N is right next to me in the shop doing a brake job and had to try it and up it went! Thanks so much for the useful tip!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Glad It Worked for You...Love Those 8N Tractors... So Much Better than the 9N in My Opinion

[@scottmcmasters8005]

In all my born days ! I've never seen this very important very useful and helpful tip. Thank you sir for sharing this ! I can't thank you enough. My goodness

[@MrDanoconnor]

THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS... ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP OTHERS

[@rogeroconnor5182]

thats the kind of info that will save someone alot of headaches,nice to know

[@MrDanoconnor]

It Sure Has Helped me out of many a Jam. As you know, Most Tractors I Buy are NOT Running, so I use this trick to test the Hydraulics.

[@BriantWoodworks]

Great tip! No matter what you think you know, there's always more to learn. Thanks for posting.

[@nickgrebeldinger9302]

WOW THAT IS FANTASTIC !!! You explained that vary well. Thank you vary much

[@chuckstephens5884]

Thank you. I'm the new guy you mentioned and any tips I get are helpful. The tractor community is made up of people who are willing to help others. Thanks again.

[@MrDanoconnor]

Your Welcome...There Many Good Facebook Pages for Tractor Guys Worth Checking Out,..Good Luck

[@Theco125r]

This was actually extremely helpful, I just got a 52 massey furguson to30 and I couldn't figure out for the life of me how to get the 3 point up and now noticing obviously to get it to go up without getting off the tractor,pto has to be on and tractor has to be moving

[@scottcoffman7446]

This is awesome! I don't have to breath fumes while hooking up the brush hog! Thank You!

[@brycebhatnagar5056]

I really appreciate the information, sir.

[@ozbennett]

You just solved a big problem for me in my garage with a Fergie 35!!! Thanks.

[@scrapeyhawkins5299]

Just tried it....worked great..

[@MrDanoconnor]

Please Share the Video... happy New Year

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

That is incredible info . Thankyou VERY much !

[@robburke8867]

Great info! I’m sure that made someone’s life a little bit easier!

[@coatesbullykennels7985]

Thanks... first time owner.. got my papas mf 231 been sitting 7 yrs im junkyard.. new battery she fired right up. But i couldnt lift implement.. thanks man

[@bufford14]

Wow, this proves you can learn an old dog new tricks. I own a Forson Dexta and it would have been good to have known this trick a few years. ago. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. Once again great trick.

[@MrDanoconnor]

Guys who Never Heard of this Just Never Believe it when I tell them, so I decided to Post the Video to Show How it Works... Glad You Enjoyed it, Please Share

[@robinburkey2466]

Thankyou for posting, this is a great thing to know!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thank You , Please Share.

[@courtsutton8438]

I like it very clever. iI will insect for hydraulic cylinder leakage with out running motor ,very helpful thanks mate.

[@josephfinch7507]

Very good info for a first timer like me, thanks for the knowledge.

[@culmalachie]

OK ! I have always encouraged my student to read & consult the Operator Manual. NOWHERE in an old MF book does it say that! - always been the bane of my life when a tractor is parked for a hill-start with an implement which propped upon a stick. ( no one wants to unhitch first). Indeed it should work - we just didn't THINK that way, let's face it , more and more we are being led NOT to think - if it's not in the book, don't do it. ( could go on about Laws of the land like that ) I'll have to go try this with my MF Industrial - see if I can lift the plough or Ballast block. A very useful tip for those tractors designed like this - and I know which ones are. Thank you.

[@dandavis1023]

Cool, thanks. I'm in a jam too.

[@burtclarke6942]

Awesome! Thanks for the information. I was lucky that this happened to me in the barn with a box scraper. I was able to disconnect it there; but if I had been out in the field, I don’t know what I would have done. Until I saw this. Great video!

[@titan_3634]

Thanks, I'm in a jam right now, this was exactly the kind of thing I was looking to find., dead 9N with a woods tiller on the 3 point. I cant get it off by myself, but I'm sure I can disconnect the drive shaft to use this trick.

[@webmastersof]

Nice Tip and trick!!! Thanks so much for sharing it! Very useful info

[@MrDanoconnor]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I was just Complimented by one of my Favorite People in History Ever. Nikola Tesla, You are My Hero. A.C.

[@diarmuidoc9427]

Thanks for showing this tip. Heading out to tractor shed now to try it.

[@joedirt9600]

Very cool video, thanks for sharing, grew up on a farm, worked on farms, never seen or heard of doing that..

[@deadordreadfist343]

Very cool trick! Thanks for the video.

[@davidshultz4986]

That's a really neat tractor life hack thanks so much

[@rogergates6344]

Best video Ive seen in a long time. Gonna try it on my Golden Jubilee today.

[@MrDanoconnor]

Don't think it will work on a Jubilee, Hope I'm wrong, let Us all know how you make out.

[@jtx-tube]

I needed this last week!! Ill try. thank you!!

[@larrynance1269]

Great info, never knew

[@MrDanoconnor]

Gad to Be of Any Help.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

That IS good to know. Thanks

[@jankotze1959]

Never seen that Dan, absolute a great video, thanks for sharing this, I think you blow away many guy's with this one

[@MrDanoconnor]

Just Trying to Share the Little Knowledge I Have so Others don't have to learn the Hard Way... Although, The Hard Way is Actually the Best Way to Learn because You Never Forget!

[@horseman888]

Great tip

[@GuntersGarage]

Holy crap that is freekin awesome! I never knew that, good one!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thank You

[@benkanobe7500]

Fantastic! Thank you so very much!

[@christinewoodruff4980]

Glad i own a 8n so i have this option, thank you sir!

[@RSGPsycho]

Awesome video; great for new N owners!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thank You Sir, Please Share and Subscribe

[@TheIronshaper]

Thanks, Wonderful information. I have been in those situations many times before.

[@winterfar2814]

Thanks for the tip - great information.

[@VWbugman]

Nice tip Dano. Thanks

[@yeetyeet8365]

Never knew. Nice thank you.

[@jp3eku]

Very helpful tip! Thank you for taking the time to pass it on!

[@davecrober5069]

Thanks for that reply. Too bad Fergusons 3 point hitches don't stay up very long, (with the exception of one of yours! ) Thanks for letting us know about this, it may come in handy when an engine won't start.

[@MrDanoconnor]

It's also a very Good, simple way, to test the Hydraulics on a Tractor You May want to Buy Someday.

[@davecrober5069]

Good point!

[@markgerdes6440]

If it creeps rapidly than you have a mechanical problem....not a design flaw.

[@chuk2795]

My dad just got our first family tractor and I know nothing about them this helps alot

[@MrDanoconnor]

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[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

Great video! Great information! Thank you

[@roberthayes5037]

Outstanding 👍👍👍

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Yes I know nothing about tractors thanks for the tip

[@100texan2]

That’s good information

[@davish50]

Impressive. I couldn't help but notice the air cleaners were missing. I assume you have them off for cleaning. Also thanks for the previous video on manually operating the lift on the tractor. Never know when that might come in handy.

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I did not know that thanks for the lesson...

[@kentrinehart1958]

Thank you this will be helpful

[@surgicalshooter911]

Great information. 😉👍

[@alexlechef2]

THANks man, i did not know that. One day im gona use it

[@jembo1959]

Thanks very much I just put a battery on the side of the left wing mudguard on my TEF, I dont have it running yet, but if I had lifted the arms the battery would have been crushed,Thanks very much for the tip as well, I will need to drop the battery cage holder.

[@vlehr2903]

Thank you God Bless!

[@SouthWestIron]

Awesome info. Thank you MrDano!

[@davidfultz6483]

Good info !👍🏻 Thank you 😊

[@timmiedan1]

Great Video ! Thanks for sharing this trick !

[@redneckcowboy28]

That is good need to know information. Looking to buy my first tractor for my place and that is good to know. Thank you.

[@tzxj3n]

Thanks for the video, found it very informative. Good knowledge to have just in case 😀

[@MrDanoconnor]

You're Welcome, Thanks for Commenting

[@mikemakuh5319]

Cool! thanks

[@Oospi]

Thanks, a big help

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Wow 😮 this guys is awesome thanks buddy I’m will definitely keep this in mind 🙌👍

[@patrick5507]

great info! thank you for posting...

[@motorv8N]

Excellent - thanks!

[@big-d7756]

Im gonna make money on betting people i can lift implements without the tractor running.. 😁

[@brianmartin7964]

That is so cool. I never knew it. can you do that with the pto hooked up to an implement?

[@aidanmcglinchey7123]

You can also do this by putting the pto into ground drive on a massey 35/65 and 100 series tractors and running moving the tractor forward

[@magedelsariakoussy907]

Thank you for video, may I ask what size tires you have in the rear?

[@iwantosavemoney]

That is super neat

[@CaesarInVa]

Keep these videos coming! I'm from suburbia and moved out to the country a couple years ago. I bought a 1940 Ford 9N and a bush hog a couple years ago to help me keep my 6 acre pasture under control. I didn't know anything about tractors but by watching great videos like yours I've been able to put the pieces together. One thing that always kept my wondering was how to raise the bush-hog, or any implement, without running the tractor. Got a quick question: how would you recommend cleaning out the radiator fins? I was bush hogging last weekend and the grass was waist-high. End result is that my radiator fins are clogged with debris. I can't quite reach the fins with a brush because of the radiator grill, so I was thinking about getting a couple cans of compressed air and blowing the debris out from the back-side. What are your thoughts? Thank you!!!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thank You Sir, Glad You Found my Videos Helpful, Please Subscribe... I also have a Facebook Page called Farm Tractors and Related Items

[@crpth1]

CaesarInVa - Regarding your question. ALWAYS keep the radiator fins impeccably clean. It's basic common sense, considering that not doing it will lead to engine overheating and costly permanent damage... About how to do it. Once more apply some common sense. If buying a bunch of compressed air cans every time you need to clean the radiator. Which in the proper season and conditions can be almost a daily task. If that makes any sense, go for it. ;-) Personally a water hose, jet wash or even a air compressor makes a lot more sense since it can be reused over and over again for years to come. Beside all the additional uses. ;-) The cans are excellent to increase the landfill and not much more. Cheers

[@jessicarea2961]

@@MrDanoconnor Hello, thank you for this amazing video. I cannot find your Facebook page/group. I am interested in joining.

[@johnbirman5840]

Four years late... I keep some window type screening material on the front and it’s kept in place by pulling down the radiator screen, putting one end at top, and closing the radiator screen. The window screening is on the outside. Keeps all the seeds and numerous bugs out the radiator.and doesn’t seem to effect the air draw.

[@shawnwood5075]

Thanks I learned something about my Ford 800 today.Very useful.

[@09vrodz]

great tip

[@traviscoe9937]

awesome thank you sir!!!

[@seanmcgrath0213]

Hey sir, I'm having a problem with my to-30. I can not get the hydrolics to go down when it is running. It will lower after time has passed with the tractor off. I'm thinking that the hydronic fluid is low but since there is no dipstick that I can find I'm not sure...any help would be appreciated.

[@johnbirman5840]

HA!! Owned a 9n for 40 plus years and never knew!

[@eaglewhitefeather0183]

Thank you.

[@nevinsmagoo8784]

Thanks for the info!

[@cassidylockard1527]

Nice so cool

[@jembo1959]

Brilliant thanks.

[@winki51z]

Great , Thank You

[@dangarrity7449]

Thank you I am 64 years old purchased my first tractor a1952 Ferguson last year, today I moved a granite curb with a boomon the back, but the second piece appeared heavier possibly 500 or more pounds and I could not lift it, should I add hydraulic oil the dipstick does not read properly because of modifications made by previous owner, thanks for the video very informative

[@MrDanoconnor]

The Ferguson 3 Point can Lift at least 1000 LBS I have heard of guys lifting up to 1300 Lbs so 500 is Nothing. If It Dosen't Lift it at all them You have a Problem with the Inner Hydraulic Relief Valve or very Low or Cantaminated Fluid. I would suggest changes the Hydraulic oil and Buying a Good Dip Stick. Do NOT overfill, You will Blow the Seals which = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ If You don't have one, get a Service Manual. Good Luck.

[@savoielvis1]

Thank you!!!

[@metoo5867]

Good info okay Thanks for old timer trick okay Okay

[@steverives3060]

Drinking game to this video......ok.....drunk in 30 seconds

[@jayevans8795]

Good to know!

[@topflight2358]

Mr Danoconner, im having trouble finding stabilizer bars 29-1/2 centers, im told that my brush hog swings side to side because there are no stabilizer bars( and i desperetly need this because if i have to reverse, the brush hog gets pushed into the rear tire) ....NOW ..in my head i see the little chains and think if i shorten them will that help..BUT will that cause the issue of loosing the height that the brush hog can go up ??? i got the 29.5 measurement by pulling /pushing brush hog until drive shaft is perfectly straight with rear end and also doing measurements with tires and edge of brush hog on both sides..and the installing the wrong bars (31.5 centers) i'v been receiving, by putting one side into pin under tractor and the other end holding it up to the pin on brush hog and tracing it with a marker..

[@Linda-zv3dq]

THANK YOU.......

[@tomr3074]

What about if you have a over run clutch thingy attached? Take it off first? Thanks for sharing

[@pholosomichaelmoilwe3813]

Thanks

[@CliffsideStables]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Is there a technique for raising implements on newer tractors when they will not start? #2 Is there a short cut when the tractor will not start to raising a front end loader that is on the ground?

[@MrDanoconnor]

No way to do it with Never Tractors, Totally Different System. However On the Old Fords and Fergies with the Loader Taped Into the Same PTO Resovoir with a Diverter Valve, You Can Use this Systems to Raise the Loader But if they have a Seperate Pump Running off the Crank, as Many Do, It Will NOT work....That's Why OLDER IS BETTER...Keep it Simple and it's Easy to work on!

[@bryancmcdonald3978]

🚜 👍

[@Freedom20244]

Thank you so much. My case 970 last power to the 3- point completely. Would this fix it or do you know how?

[@charlesflaco5037]

Nice

[@sharon14870]

Cool!

[@beaulangford07]

Ok, ok, ok, ok... lol